GSA’s new governmentwide contract standardizes use of gig economy for agencies

Federal News Network: Ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft, and their drivers particularly, are taking a big financial hit — much as 80% according to some estimates — during the coronavirus pandemic. But when things return to normal, the two gig economy giants are primed to take advantage of a five-year blanket purchase agreement with a $810 million ceiling to transport federal employees.

Uber and Lyft were the two winners of the General Services Administration’s latest contract, which for a 2% fee any agency can use.

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